Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 the 2019 Cote Rotie Le

the 2019 Cote Rotie Le Champon comes from an east-facing site that Clusel says delivers more concentration but also more freshness

muscular and bitter cherry pit-inflected finale

yet those components are wonderfully judged

(from 7 different parcels of 50+ year old vines that total 1

floral and sandalwood scents

Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 the 2019 Cote Rotie LeDeep magenta. Expansive red and blue fruit, floral and spice scents are underscored by emerging mineral and succulent herb flourishes. Firm and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry, boysenberry, candied rose and cola flavors that unfurl steadily through the midpalate. Shows good depth and energy as well, finishing very long and gently chewy, with fine grained tannins adding framework and final grip. 50% new oak. Josh Raynolds